François Ozon is not only an incredibly productive filmmaker, with 16 films in 17 years, but also a valued guest at Film Fest Gent. Ozon is a director who loves to change genres and styles (psychological dramas and burlesque comedies, but also dark dramatic and historical films) but always has recurring themes in his work. With 'Une Nouvelle Amie', an adaptation of the novel by Ruth Rendell, the filmmaker chose to work with French actor Romain Duris ('L'Auberge Espagnole') for the first time. The film follows Claire (Anaïs Demoustier, 'Elles') after the death of her best friend. She falls into a deep depression but a surprising discovery about the husband of her late best friend will change everything.

On Saturday 18 October, Soirée Ciné is screening 'Une Nouvelle Amie' at 19:30 in the presence of director François Ozon and organising a pleasant evening afterwards. After the screening, you are invited to enjoy a glass of champagne in the VIP tent . /